Right-to-die exercised

Brittany Maynard galvanizes 'death with dignity' debate

Obama, Boehner each earn wins in budget pact

$40B cut from budgets over next 6 months

WASHINGTON - Rivals in a divided government, President Barack Obama and the most powerful Republican in Congress split their differences to stave off a federal shutdown that neither combatant was willing to risk.

Hormel orders Skippy sandwich

NEW YORK (AP) - Hormel Foods apparently has a hankering for a peanut butter and bacon sandwich. The company primarily known for Spam and other cured, smoked and deli meats said Thursday that it's buying Skippy, the country's No. 2 peanut butter brand, in its biggest acquisition.

Realtors differ on tax credit impact

Prospective homeowners, the window is closing fast on government-provided savings. Midnight tonight marks the expiration of the federal $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers.

Freshman leads Georgetown over Red Storm

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Party for new bridge is Saturday

Mudgy, Millie part of ceremony on boardwalk

COEUR d'ALENE - Mudgy Moose and Millie Mouse will lead the way as The Coeur d'Alene Resort celebrates the opening of the new Boardwalk Marina bridge.

Local control being tested

There's no need to get up in arms over the proposal to broaden people's ability to carry guns on Idaho university and college campuses.

Idaho House passes bill to limit teachers union

Idaho Education Association says move will gut teacher rights

BOISE (AP) - Legislation to phase out "tenure" for new teachers and restrict collective bargaining cleared its final hurdle Tuesday in the Idaho Legislature.

Health Corridor: Hospital's long-range plan comes into focus

The windows of the Kootenai Health administration conference room along U.S. 95 opened up an afternoon view to the east, where the hum of traffic buzzed with intermittent roars of heavy trucks and speeding cars.

Pressure mounts on Congress to curb lawmaker stock trading

Sen. Richard Burr and his wife sold $1.6 million in early 2020 just before the market began to dive

Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control

The Tester and Sheehy campaigns already have been pounding each other on the airwaves in an advertising blitz that's expected to intensify as November approaches.

Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control

The Tester and Sheehy campaigns already have been pounding each other on the airwaves in an advertising blitz that's expected to intensify as November approaches.

Headed for print

Here are some of the stories we're working on for Friday's print, web and mobile editions of The Press.

Cheaper barrels

Oil is on its way down again; will gasoline prices follow?

Growth may lead Fed to slow bond buys

WASHINGTON (AP) - A stronger-than-expected rise in U.S. economic growth last quarter will likely strengthen the hand of Federal Reserve officials who want to slow the Fed's bond purchases next month.

John Thomas “Jack” Lester, 91

John Thomas “Jack” Lester, 91, was born May 29, 1921 to William B. and Henrietta E. Lester in Kila, Mont. Jack was a WWII veteran and served in the 14th Armored Division in Europe from 1944 -1946. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry until he retired in 1986. Jack is survived by his son, John Gary Lester; son-in-law, Dan (Trula) Coe, Sr.; grandchildren, Janet Brown, Debbie Coe and Dan Coe, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Nick, Brook, and Calvin; sister, Beva Bingham; numerous nieces and nephews. We will miss you, but we know, you’ve GONE FISHIN’ – and the heavenly waters will never be the same!! Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Riplinger Funeral Home, 4305 N. Division, Spokane, Wash. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 at Riplinger’s followed by interment with military honors at Spokane Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.riplingers.com

Highland and Riverside golf courses to open

POCATELLO — Following additional guidance from Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Southeastern Idaho Public Health on Governor Brad Little’s stay-home order, Highland and Riverside Golf Courses will open for play.

Central Hayden options include The Reserve 55-plus community

Take the lake and golf course properties out of the equation, and homes in Hayden often meet the same affordability metrics as Coeur d’Alene and the other surrounding communities. As with everywhere in North Idaho, existing properties at starter prices remain in high demand.

Music Independence Day

MTV networks going back to roots for July Fourth

Cuba fuel shortages prompt rationing, event cancellations

Cuba has also received oil from Russia, though details of these agreements are unknown